Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-4082
The HCL Connections 5.5 help system is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2020-4082
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-4082
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 30 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-4082
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.5
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LOW | AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
6.8
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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5.4
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.3
|
2.7
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-4082
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-4082
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https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0075447
Security Bulletin: HCL Connections Help System Security Refresh (CVE-2020-4082) - HCL KB0075447Exploit;Patch;Vendor Advisory
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